Archive for November, 2017
Peru School Board Regular Monthly Meeting November 14, 2017
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:45 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:45 PM start. The school board is slated to […]
Posted: November 9th, 2017 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Special Counsel questions VA findings in Albany whistleblower case – Times Union
Source: Special Counsel questions VA findings in Albany whistleblower case – Times Union
Posted: November 9th, 2017 under General News, Veterans' News.
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How The Adirondack Land Bank Will Work – Adirondack Explorer – Adirondack Explorer
Source: How The Adirondack Land Bank Will Work – Adirondack Explorer – Adirondack Explorer
Posted: November 9th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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You’re Invited to Stop By
By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru residents can’t help but be aware of Valehaven Home for Adults. It’s on Main Street at the center of our community. How many of us have ever entered its front doors to find out what’s going on? Owner Jim Kane and administrator Lindsey Ashline want local residents to […]
Posted: November 8th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Voters Shoot Down Constitutional Convention 6.5 to 1
Here are the Town of Peru 2017 election results for the proposals on the back of the ballot. Proposal #1 for a Constitutional Convention: 1,319 No, 208 Yes Proposal #2 allowing the complete or partial loss of a public officer’s person if he or she is convicted of a certain type of felony. 1,169 Yes, […]
Posted: November 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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McDonald, Douglass and Irwin Win
Here are the 2017 Town of Peru Election results for the contested races, not including any absentee ballots. Town Supervisor: Brandy McDonald 819 Votes James Langley 726 Votes Town Council (The top two vote getters win) James Douglass 1053 Votes Melvin Irwin 968 Votes Marque Moffett 768 Votes
Posted: November 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Authorities investigating inmate OD death | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Authorities investigating inmate OD death | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: November 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Police: Thieves hit Peru laundromat for quarters
Source: Police: Thieves hit Peru laundromat for quarters
Posted: November 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Central School Announces Prekindergarten Grant Award
In an effort to support early learning within the community, Peru Central School District has been awarded a grant from the New York State Education Department to support a prekindergarten program. The Peru Central School District was recently awarded a grant that will allow our district to create a program for forty (40) Prekindergarten students. […]
Posted: November 7th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Tops to Honor Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts announced today that the company will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. On Saturday, November 11, Tops Markets will honor […]
Posted: November 6th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Please Make Time to Cast Your Ballot Tuesday – It’s a Right and a Responsibility
By John T. Ryan On Tuesday, November 7th Peru voters will have the opportunity to chose their town leaders for the next four years. This is a so-called off-year election: nevertheless, it’s a very important election. The voters’ choices may determine the future of Peru. PERU Sample Ballot The proposals for a Constitutional Convention and […]
Posted: November 6th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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A Regional Favorite
L-R Jerry Johnson chef/owner, Joe Hack, Robyn Lewis, Josh Martin front of the house manager, Sonia Passino, Lauren Prue office manager, Penny Defayette, Kyle O’kusky, Julia Lemieux, Shoben Runyan, David Hamilton chef/owner, Cameron Diman. The staff at Pasquales Restaurant, 2931 Main Street in Peru is #21 in the Peru Gazette’s photo series of people who make […]
Posted: November 5th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Knights Bring Coats to Peru’s Kids
Photo L-R Peru K-2 School Nurse Kathy Bedard, K-2 Principal Michelle Rawson, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Deputy Grand Knight Robert Manchester. By John T. Ryan Peru – On Thursday, November 2nd, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Deputy Grand Knight Robert Manchester presented twenty-four new children’s winter jackets to K-2 Principal […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Assemblyman D. Billy Jones to host Annual Santa Sprint to benefit the North Country Honor Flight
From the Office of Assemblyman D. Billy Jones Assemblyman D. Billy Jones will host the Annual Santa Sprint 5K on Saturday November 25, 2017 with a race start time at 9am. Pre-registration is $20 and can be done online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration will be held from 7:30am until 8:30am. Race start and end […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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Wreath Workshop
On Saturday, December 2, the Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding its ever-popular natural wreath workshop at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office 6064 Route 22 in Plattsburgh from 10:00am to noon. You will be supplied with a 14-inch grapevine wreath and your choice of pinecones, acorns, nuts, and lots of other found items that nature […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2017 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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What Are the Duties of a Town Supervisor?
What are the duties of a Town Supervisor? The following job description was taken from the Town of Saranac’s website, but it applies to almost all New Your State towns including Peru. Duties & Responsibilities A significant and unusual role is filled by the Town Supervisor. In the Town of Saranac, as in all New […]
Posted: November 1st, 2017 under General News, Town Board News.
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Town Supervisor Candidates Respond to a Follow-Up Question
By John T. Ryan Peru – A few weeks ago the Peru Gazette asked the candidates for town council and town supervisor to respond to several questions. They all responded and we thank them for their willingness to inform voters. In light of Letters to the Editor published in the Press Republican and rumors circulating […]
Posted: November 1st, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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